BEst scope mount for an SKS (Opinions?)

I use the iron sights. But if I did get a scope mount I would get the BC tactical mount. Did they ever install scopes on the SKS for military use? I would think if a sniper was to pick out a rifle an SKS would be last on his list.
 
Cmiller82 said:
I use the Choate mount drilled and tapped into the receiver. Never loses zero, and still allows easy dis-assembly.
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Got a Pro Mag side mount rail, pretty similar. IMO way better than dust cover mounts, don't need to pull the scope for cleaning and no issues with wandering zeros. Not much more difficult to attach, if you need to file and fit your dust cover mount.
 
Awaiting the arrival of a Choate mount. Have tried numerous dust cover mounts, filed diligently for the longest time, got it extremely tight but it eventually still moved.
Hoping the Choate will be the answer. If not I will be trying out the BC Tactical next!
Good luck with yours.
 
I ordered a scout, and couldn't pay by CC, so stepped back and grabbed a ProMag. Works great and installed a 4X that was fairly inexpensive and it works great. And helps my 40 year old eyes! Make sure to use some locktite on the bolts and they will not loosen up!
 
Side mounts are great, but you have to drill/tap the receiver for that..

Scout mount will limit your optic options, when side mount could be adjusted for any eye relief.
 
Bc Tactical Scout mount:

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This took about 70 rounds to break the optic - your results may vary.
 
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We find the kwik rail to be the best version out there yet, it flips up for cleaning & doesnt require any permanent alterations, you can also use a fullsize scope. They are a cross between the Tech sight & the scout mount. The only downside is you lose the stripper clip usage. We have lots in stock, HERE.

 
Steel would be far more expensive and far heavier ... the main cost will be the additional machine time involved.
 
I'm toying with the idea of making my own choate style mount from a piece of angle iron. I would pretty it up with some lightening cuts and attach a weaver rail. Not sure how well it would work, but worse case scenario, I toss it and buy the choate.
 
Several of us have done similar mounts. member LawrenceN did just that with some angle iron and a weaver rail, it turned out very good. I used a Wide-view brand Mossberg 500 mount that had a built in rail. It was aluminum and very light, held zero well and let me disassemble the rifle without removing it.

Ontario Hillbilly said:
I'm toying with the idea of making my own choate style mount from a piece of angle iron. I would pretty it up with some lightening cuts and attach a weaver rail. Not sure how well it would work, but worse case scenario, I toss it and buy the choate.
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